Links

The following organizations and individuals offer additional information about adoption, foster care, kinship care, and other child welfare issues. Although our staff have visited these sites before listing them here, many of them are extensive and change regularly, and we cannot be responsible for the information found on these sites. If you find that a particular link is invalid, please contact us so we can resolve the issue.

Attach-China/InternationalFounded by a parent for parents of children adopted from China, or internationally, to educate parents on post-adoption issues related to those who have PTSD or other attachment issues.

AdoptUsKids.orgRaises public awareness about the need for foster & adoptive families for children in the child welfare system and assists U.S. States, Territories and Tribes to recruit and retain foster and adoptive families.

Adopting.orgProvides information on all aspects of the adoption process.

North American Council on Adoptable ChildrenSupports children waiting to be adopted and the families who adopt them. Provides information about adoption from US foster facilities, post-adoption support, adoption subsidies, resources for potential adoptive parents and researchers.

Cal Fresh(formerly knows as Food Stamps) issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.

FOOD Share of Ventura CountyCollects and receives food year-round to help feed hungry families and individuals throughout various sites in Ventura County. Also provides assistance in applying for Cal Fresh (aka food stamps)

California Youth ConnectionPromotes the participation of foster youth in policy development and legislative change to improve the foster care system, and strives to improve social work practice and child welfare policy.

Casa PacificaServes abused and neglected children and adolescents, and those with severe emotional, social, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

Foster VC KidsCoordinates foster parent training, provides financial assistance and support for children placed in their homes, and works with community partners to ensure that foster families have the resources they need.

Dark to DawnA resource to those wanting to learn about adoption, foster care, and orphan care. Also provides support to transitional youth.

Kinship CenterCreates and supports permanent families for children through adoption, relative caregiving or other guardianship. Find support groups throughout California.